Incredible outdoor ventures in Prep

Bridgewater pupil climbing a tree at the Conway Centre in Tattenhall

As part of the Prep Department’s residential trip initiative, the start of a new academic year brings exciting opportunities for our children to challenge themselves and experience the great outdoors in a whole new way.

The trips, which provide an essential platform for the learning journey ahead, are designed to forge and strengthen bonds with peers and teachers alike and enable pupils to develop self-knowledge, resilience, self-esteem and self-confidence within a new and stimulating environment.

This year our Key Stage 2 pupils travelled to the amazing Conway Centre in Tattenhall, where they shared valuable experiences and enjoyed a variety of activities including canoeing, climbing, archery, zip wire and camping expeditions, all with the freedom and independence that this natural adventure provides.

The freedom to be yourself is the greatest freedom of all


World Book Day brings storytelling to life

On Thursday 5th March, our Prep Department came alive as we celebrated World Book Day – a reminder of the transformative power of reading. This much-loved annual event is always

Read more

Support for families on National Offer Day

Monday 2nd March 2026 is National Offer Day – a big milestone for families as they find out which secondary school their child has been allocated for September. For many,

Read more

Specialist teaching in Early Years

At Bridgewater School, our children in the Early Years Foundation Stage benefit from a rich and inspiring curriculum that goes beyond the classroom. We are proud that our youngest learners

Read more

The teacher who inspired a lifelong writing career

A former pupil of Bridgewater School has paid tribute to the late English teacher Mr Norman Pakes, whose encouragement helped shape a distinguished career in journalism and, more recently, as

Read more